Star Trek Mod: Requests for Models, etc.

[deanej]

I am looking for help in the following areas of the mod (see main thread here):
-Cloaking Device
I am hoping to get this implemented in the SDK. This would make it easy to modify for scenarios. The Misc/Civ4CloakingInfos file is already in the XML. Explanation of the tags:

Spoiler :

Type - defines the type of cloak
Description - in-game name
Civlopedia - pedia text
Strategy - strategy text
Tech - technology requirement
OverrideCloak - example: if set to CLOAK_DEFAULT it will replace the default cloak.
bInvisible - if set to 1 units under the cloak will be invisible
BuildingReveal - ex: if set to BUILDINGCLASS_WDEFENCE_GRID the tacheyon detection grid will reveal ships using that cloak within the civilization's borders.
UnitReveal - ex: if set to UNITCLASS_QUANTUM_BEAKON the Quantum Beakon will reveal ships using that cloak within its LOS.
bRequireCiv - if set to 1 it requires a civ listed in the next tag; if set to 0 all civs can use it
CivRequire - holds the "Civilization" tags
Civilization - civilization that can use the cloak (ex: CIVILIZATION_KLINGON) not used if bRequireCiv is set to 0
bRequireUnit - if set to 1 only certain units can use it; if set to 0 all units can use it; animals can never cloak
UnitRequire - hold the "Unit" tags
Unit - unit that can use the cloak (ex: UNITCLASS_LIGHT_III) not used if bRequireUnit is set to 0
bNoCombat - if set to 1, cloaked units can't attack enemy units
bExploreRival - if set to 1, cloaked units can enter rival territory without an open borders agreement
bHiddenNationality - if set to 1, cloaked units don't reveal what civ they are from and are an enemy regardless of diplomacy
bNoTerrainDamage - if set to 1, cloaked units don't get damaged by hostile terrain (except black holes)
FeatureModify - holds FeatureType tags
FeatureType- holds tags of next three types
Feature - ex: FEATURE_FORREST
iMovement - movement cost of feature for cloaked units; overrides default movement cost
bImpassible - sets weather the feature is impassible or not for cloaked units, regardless of whether it is for non-cloaked units

-If anyone can explain to me why I can't build buildings it would be helpful. Otherwise I'll just wait until the patch and then send it to Jon Shafer.

-Unit Graphics
I need someone to make the unit graphics. Right now I am using Final Frontier models/buttons.
Chart including all units in the mod

-Diplo text
I also would like to invite the community to write the custom diplo text for my leaders

Spoiler :

Federation - Archer, Leyton
Klingon - Gorwon, Martok
Romulan - Neral, Shinzon
Cardassian - Dukat
Ferengi - Zek, Rom
Dominion - Female Changeling
Borg - Borg Queen, Locutus
Kazon - Culluh
Vidiian - Denara Pel
Hirogen - Decaren (one of the hunters)
Breen - Thot Gor
Bajor - Shakaar
Krenim - Annorax
Devore - Kashyk (one of the inspectors)

NOTE: I already have the first contact text for the Borg Queen, Locutus, and Decaren. Other text for these leaders is welcomed, though.

EDIT: pedia and strategy text is also welcomed.

 

[Gaius Octavius]

I can handle the diplomacy text easily enough.

I also second the requests for models.

 

[Nemesis Rex]

-If anyone can explain to me why I can't build buildings it would be helpful. Otherwise I'll just wait until the patch and then send it to Jon Shafer.

What exactly is the problem? I've been doing a fair amount of python with the main FF for a mod I am working on.

 

[deanej]

I'm not sure. I just lost the ability to build buildings when I converted to Final Frontier. The AI can build them fine, though and they show up in the civlopedia.

Anybody for unit art? I can do buttons, but I can't do models.

Ditto for the cloaking device. I've probably done all I can for it, however it may be best to let it wait for the patch so it only needs to be done once.

 

[deanej]

Will anyone help for the units? I may be able to port some from Star Trek: Bridge Commander but I am not sure this is possible (BC doesn't use KFMs and has a different graphics engine).

 

[woodelf]

I think you should simply plug along with the mod, use placeholder art, and after an initial release or two people will be more apt to create models. Making art for a mod that turns into vaporware isn't much fun.